MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
174,847 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
power steering pump noisy
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
inner edges of rear tyres worn
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
inner edges of rear tyres worn
Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
o/s rear tyre close to legal limit
How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?
Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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A20 VBP is a 1994 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
Across all 1994 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 122,065 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a BMW 3 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 485,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A20 VBP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The BMW 3 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 32 years old, this BMW 3 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was A20 VBP registered?
A20 VBP is a 1994 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 August 1994.
Is A20 VBP safe to buy?
The MOT history for A20 VBP shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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